Category: Personal Injury

December 18, 2018

Dripping Water on Schuylkill Expressway – Will There Be a Trickle-Down Effect on Driver Safety?

Since August, Pennsylvanians have dealt with higher-than-average precipitation levels across the Commonwealth. Now, drivers on the Schuylkill Expressway have more water to deal with in...
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December 3, 2018

Update: Fatigue and Benadryl Might Have Contributed to 2017 SEPTA Crash

It’s been nearly two years since the January 5, 2017, West Philadelphia trolley crash. Many people are still talking about the incident, especially in the...
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November 12, 2018

One-Fifth of Pennsylvania Roads Rated in “Poor Condition”

There are many conditions that can contribute to traffic accidents. While some, such as traveling speed and attention to the road, are within a driver’s...
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November 6, 2018

Why Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is So Important

Nearly every Pennsylvania driver has experienced the dizzying feeling of falling asleep or almost dozing while behind the wheel. In fact, statistics show that approximately...
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September 3, 2018

Accidental Deaths Are in Peak Season

Despite endless back-to-school sales and Halloween displays, summer isn’t over. That’s good news for the crowd that enjoys being able to indulge in balmy August...
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July 23, 2018

Night Shift Workers Face Many Dangers

Working third shift might seem like an ideal solution for numerous reasons. For instance, parents of young children often find it a worthwhile decision to...
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July 10, 2018

The Biggest Threats to Your Child’s Safety

Since the beginning of time, worrying has been part and parcel of parenthood. Moms, dads, and guardians take steps every day to ensure the safety...
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June 12, 2018

Millions of Recalled Cars Are Unrepaired – Is Yours One of Them?

More than 57 million cars on the road have unrepaired defects, according to Carfax. The owners of these vehicles have either ignored recall notices or...
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June 5, 2018

Asbestos in Philly Schools Is an Outright Crisis

It’s not uncommon to see the lingering effects of asbestos exposure in older adults who worked in construction, for railroads, around shipyards, or on aircraft....
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May 24, 2018

Investigators Determine Cause of 2016 Philly-Area Train Crash

“Deficient safety management across many levels of Amtrak” was the cause of a train crash in Chester that killed two workers and injured 39 passengers,...
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May 10, 2018

The Dangers of Speeding in Construction Zones

Orange barrels and flashing signs should help drivers recognize when they’re entering a construction zone. Yet, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation workers, many drivers...
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May 1, 2018

Philly Must Listen to Concerns About Pedestrian Safety

In December, an 83-year-old woman was crossing Washington Avenue at 24th Street when she was struck by two vehicles. She died at the accident scene....
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April 25, 2018

Competing Priorities May Slow Infrastructure Safety Projects

Bicyclists want better protection from vehicles. Motorists want faster commutes. And city leaders can’t seem to reach a consensus about what’s best for residents. Philadelphia’s...
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September 29, 2017

Amusement Ride Safety in Pennsylvania

In August 2016, a 3-year-old boy was ejected from his seat while riding the Rollo Coaster ride at Idlewild & SoakZone, in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The...
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March 23, 2017

When Daycare is a Nightmare

We try as parents to keep our kids safe. From teaching them about dealing with strangers to the importance of wearing a helmet when riding...
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